Travel does the heart good
My little jubilee, the 50th country visited was Liechtenstein. And boy what a ceremony happened. The Principality of Liechtenstein and the Swiss Confederation were celebrating the 100 years of their common Dounae contract. We were about to cross the bridge that was built over the river Rhine, but we were stopped as the celebration was just…
Krapina is my hometown. Zagorje runs through veins. Kajkavian dialect is spoken out loud by my core. So please, allow me to show you a portion of heaven given to us people from Zagorje to enjoy, nourish, and remain proud. Krapina Krapina was first mentioned in 1193. It has always been a favorite site for…
This is a post of a lovely, walkable city that will charm all wine, gastronomy and history lovers. From Markets to Mustard! This capital of Burgundie is calling you to get all its tastes. And you will not know all of these existed! The province was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until…
Avignon is a city on the Rhône river in the south of France. It is surrounded by walls of Avignon (French: Les Remparts d’Avignon) – a series of defensive stone walls that were originally built in the 14th century during the Avignon papacy and have been continually rebuilt and repaired throughout their subsequent history. We entered through Porte Saint-Michel. The…
This historical province of southeastern France, extends from the left bank of the lower Rhône to the west to the Italian border to the east; it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It largely corresponds with the modern administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur . The largest city of the region and its modern-day capital is Marseille. Known for its diverse landscapes, miles of…
Michel de Notre-Dame, as we all know as Nostradamus, was an apothecary by profession, and published in the year 1555 a book called Les Prophéties (The Prophecies). In his collection of 942 poetic quatrains, he predicted various future events that experts, and many amateurs, find a way of interpreting into related events occurring in the present day. Some historical evidence suggests…
This is going to be a short post. Sanremo is a city on the west coast of Italy, in the province of Liguria. It is the capital of the Riviera dei Fiori or Riviera of Flowers. Its casino also makes it a sort of Italian version of Monte Carlo. This large building in Art Nouveau…
Vivid green pesto, great wine and fabulous walks … Genoa is a city of indulgence. Driving in the city, noticing it’s fabulous big secession buildings it reminded me of the importance of Italy: banks, trades, imports of goods and businesses… Genoa was a medieval rival to Venice. It’s not been primped for tourists like Venice, though.…
Rapallo was never on my list. I never thought there could actually be something about this city. It lies on the Ligurian Sea coast, just between Cinque Terre and Genoa. As a girl from Croatia, I know it from the history books as the Treaty of Rapallo was signed there, in Villa Pagana, formerly known as Villa Spinola. A treaty…
The five Cinque Terre villages are situated in northern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, just 3 hours by train from Milan, Pisa and Florence. I have arrived by car and totally enjoyed the national park that spreads across the five villages. La Spezia My journey started in La Spezia. This was the very first stop as I…
Tintine was slowly climbing up the hills of San Marino. Not much pressure should have been put on this car as she had enough of the shocks in the last year or two. The hills around us were rising and soon we found ourselves surrounded by an amazing view. It was San Marino surrounded by…
My Life in Sicily finished after a year spent on this island. It was time to turn on my Tintine (a beautiful red car), hop on a ferry and say goodbye. I was nostalgic as a was driving through Reggio Calabria. But soon I was in Puglia – the region with the best Italian cheeses.…
Living in Brussels gets special glow in the time of Christmas. There are many Winter Wonders and of course the Christmas Market where local delicious smell at long distance 🙂 Usually […]
Living in Brussels gets special glow in the time of Christmas. There are many Winter Wonders and of course the Christmas Market where local delicious smell at long distance 🙂
Usually the Winter wonders (fra. Plaisirs d’Hiver) stretche over 2.5km through the Grand Place, the Bourse, Place Ste Catherine, the fish market and Henri Maus and Bouse-de-Brouckère streets.
At Grand Place there are christmas lights combined with the music. It runs every hour and makes you part of the fairytale. The main Christmas tree is there too,more then 20 m high! 🙂 A great shopping could be done around with buying some beer, waffles, chocolates, pralines and of course the famous belgian fries that will delight foodies.
Street decorations are the special part of luxury.
Christmas market starts around the Bourse with small houses and some benches to sit down or bar tables to stand around. If you are cold – don’t worry, the heat from the wooden christmas houses and some heaters above are enough to keep you warm around heart and your body itself.
The best part is at the Place St Catherine! At the facade of the church is a ligt show as well but more a representation of the cartoon. This year the Japan was in the spot of the story. St Catherine’s Square was transformed into a winter wonderland with the festival featured an ice rink, gift stalls, a craft fair, Santa’s Grotto, funfair, and choirs and brass bands performing your favourite Christmas carols!
Royal Sint Hubert Gallery is the story for itself:
And Atomium as well:
Merry Christmas and happy new Year!
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Beautiful pictures and I love the different coloured lights. I have been to several other Christmas Markets in Europe but I haven’t had a chance to visit Brussels yet. Maybe next year. Thanks for sharing.
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Absolutely first rate and co-btrppoetomed, gentlemen!
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I’ve been to Brussels many times, but never for a market. What a shame it looks fantastic!! But I did experience what I think is the prettiest square i Europe… the Grand Place.
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Way to use the internet to help people solve prbeolms!
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How long ago have the Christmas tradition be traced too?
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Ohhh Brussels, how you stole my heart at Christmas. It is one of the best markets in Europe. Love the smells! Maybe next Christmas I’ll get back! Thanks for sharing and happy travels!
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Ahhh Belgium in general truly got one great Christmas season! My boyfriend is from Gent and he took so much beautiful photographs from the city. Seeing now in Brussels that they also have an amazing Christmas makes me want to go back there, especially in Bruges! Really wish to be there next time!
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Brussels is a great city, and in Christmas i believe even more 🙂 The Gran Place is beautiful and this colours in your pictures are very nice!
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Looks like a great festive treat! Love the atmosphere shown in the photos
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You’re so glad to live in such a beautiful place ❤
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Love the chrstmassy feel! I already miss the festive vibe! Christmas in Brussells looks beautiful!
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Wow! They really make Christmas a lit up and festive time in Brussels. I love Christmas spirit.
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Thee pictures are a proof that the place is a must visit. On my bucket list now.
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Living in Brussels gets special glow in the time of Christmas especially when you’re with your love ones
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I think im gonna porsue going in Belgium because of you blog! God bless you
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I had been to Belgium during Christmas last year and there is no better place to be other than Belgium during Christmas. Love the decor and chocolates.
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Merry Christmas!
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